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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.92, 909.10 and 511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.92, 909.10 and 511.30 is: 705.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.92 : 909.10 = 511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.92/909.10 = 511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.92x = 909.10 × 511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.92x = 464,822.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,822.83/658.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.43

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